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Launch Date for STAR WARS: The Old Republic Announced

Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs

Launch Date for STAR WARS: The Old Republic Announced

BioWare and LucasArts are pleased to announce that Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ will launch on December 20, 2011 in North America and on December 22, 2011 in the European Launch Territories! The announcement was first made by BioWare co-founders Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk during their keynote address at the 2011 Eurogamer Expo in London, England. Speaking to a packed room of press and fans alike, Dr. Muzyka acknowledged the weight of the moment and the patience of the fans.

“This is an incredible moment for everyone at BioWare and our partners at LucasArts who have dedicated their lives to build this extraordinary game. We appreciate the patience from the millions of fans who have been waiting for the game’s release.”

Each copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic will come with 30 days of subscription time, after which you have the option to continue playing with one of the following monthly subscription fees:

1 Month Subscription: $14.99 (£8.99/€12.99)
3 Month Subscription: $13.99 per month (one-time charge of $41.97/£25.17/€35.97)
6 Month Subscription: $12.99 per month (one-time charge of $77.94/£46.14/€65.94)

Those who have pre-ordered the game and entered their pre-order code on StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com are eligible for Early Game Access. If you haven’t yet reserved your copy of the game, be sure to visit our Pre-Order page and secure your place in the Old Republic now!

We want to thank you for your continued passion, dedication and support. Though one part of this incredible journey is coming to an end, we are confident that you all share our excitement for this new beginning. Be sure to check back to StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com as well as our Twitter and Facebook pages for all the latest news and updates on Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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Twitter Updates for 2011-09-23

(Everybody’s Talkin’ About) DC Comics-The New 52, http://t.co/2w36qamv’s-talkin’-about-dc-comics-the-new-52-thursday-morning-et-edition/ #

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Twitter Updates for 2011-09-22

Teasing DC Comics-The New 52: “Kyle Rayner of Earth, you have been chosen.” http://t.co/eJyHu80j #

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Twitter Updates for 2011-09-21

Teasing DC Comics-The New 52: “You Can See Forever.” http://t.co/44a4x67V #
Wolfman on the Long Road to "Teen Titans: Games" – Comic Book Resources http://t.co/JHBN7Dsm via @cbr #
RT @richjohnston Yet More DC Comics Creative Change Rumours http://t.co/BAwFNbqQ #

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DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 and another full week of DC Comics-The New 52 comic books are going back to press

JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 and another full week of DC Comics-The New 52 comic books are going back to press

Monday, September 19th, 2011

By David Hyde

JUSTICE LEAGUE # 1 is headed back to press again, now for a fourth printing.

And all 12 of the titles of this coming Wednesday’s releases from DC Comics: The New 52 have sold out from Diamond in advance of publication and are now going back to press, including BATMAN, BIRDS OF PREY, BLUE BEETLE, CAPTAIN ATOM, CATWOMAN, DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS, GREEN LANTERN CORPS, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, NIGHTWING, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS, SUPERGIRL and WONDER WOMAN.

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Twitter Updates for 2011-09-20

Teasing DC Comics-The New 52: “I was never a good guy.” http://t.co/BrqkuuZ6 #
Teasing DC Comics-The New 52: “We look to the future.” http://t.co/Rdfavj6U #
Digital Comics Collections on the Marvel Comics App | Comic News | News | Marvel.com http://t.co/wwQUbx2F #
Blog@Newsarama » Blog Archive » J.T. Krul Off GREEN ARROW, Keith Giffen On http://t.co/gara2DFL via @addthis #

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DC UNIVERSE ONLINE GOES FREE-TO-PLAY IN OCTOBER – 09/19/2011

DC Universe Online – News Archive

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE GOES FREE-TO-PLAY IN OCTOBER – 09/19/2011

SAN DIEGO – September 19, 2011 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced a new free-to-play business model for its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game DC Universe Online (DCUO) — where players have the freedom to become legendary fighting alongside DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman and The Jokerin an ever-evolving online action adventure that has already logged more than 42 million hours of super-powered gameplay action by players since its launch earlier this year.

Beginning late October, players will be able to download and access DCUO for free on both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. As part of this transition, SOE is introducing three new access levels to the game: Free, Premium and Legendary. All three levels will provide access to open world gameplay and missions, general game updates and fixes to the game, with each level offering different game options and benefits.

“When we launched DC Universe Online, we introduced a very different brand of massive online game driven by fast action combat to PC and PS3™gamers and with that, we discovered a new type of online gamer,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “We’ve listened to our community, and we’ve determined that the free-to-play model is the best fit for DC Universe Online.”

Smedley added, “Our philosophy embraces learning from our experience and as a pioneer in the free-to-play space with proven successful games like Free Realms and Clone Wars Adventures, we believe this new model will expand the DCUO experience and offer more options that cater to every type of player so they can play the game in a way that fits them.”

All three levels provide access to the current game, but allow differing tiers of convenience and flexibility. The levels are:

Free: New players will now have access to the current gameplay in DC Universe Online (including Gotham City, Metropolis, and all current raids and alerts), with the ability to create two characters, join a league and many other benefits. Free level players will be able to purchase downloadable game packs/updates, additional character slots, powers and more through microtransactions.

Premium: Any player who has spent at least $5 USD (including former paid subscribers and new players who have purchased $5 of in-game items) will qualify for the Premium access level. Premium level players will have more benefits available to them than the Free level player, including additional character slots, additional inventory slots, and higher cash limits. Downloadable adventure packs, additional character slots, and more can be purchased in-game.

Legendary: Maximum features and benefits are included at this level. Loaded with enhanced additional features, Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 USD monthly fee and includes all DLC packs at no cost, more than 15 character slots, more than 80 inventory slots, the ability to form unrestricted-sized leagues, and many other benefits.

More information on the DCUO free-to-play access levels can be found here: http://www.dcuniverseonline.com/free/ .

DC Universe Online combines immersive environments and fascinating story arcs with fast-paced, physics-based combat, allowing players to pick up buses and other objects in the environment, fly into the air and throw them at enemies; run up the sides of buildings to engage in melee brawls while shooting flames of fire from their hands; or cling to the side of buildings while using a grappling hook to pull flying opponents out of the sky – all while fighting alongside or against the legendary characters of DC Comics and charting their own path to legendary.

DC Universe Online is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DC Universe Online, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

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Tales from the Longbox Podcast – Episode 6 – New 52 Week 2

This week Chris and Caleb bring on a special guest, Murray Fox, to talk about DC’s second week of its New 52 books. Enjoy!!

Links:

Batman: Knight and Squire

Batwoman: Elegy

Batman and Son

Batman: The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul

Batman and Robin, Vol. 1: Batman Reborn

http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/

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Tales from the Longbox Podcast – Episode 6 – New 52 Week 2

This week Chris and Caleb bring on a special guest, Murray Fox, to talk about DC’s second week of its New 52 books. Enjoy!!

Links:

Batman: Knight and Squire

Batwoman: Elegy

Batman and Son

Batman: The Resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul

Batman and Robin, Vol. 1: Batman Reborn

http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/

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Twitter Updates for 2011-09-19

RT @richjohnston DC Comics' Gay Teen Titan – Bunker http://t.co/eYGcvywl #
RT @richjohnston Brett Booth And Scott Lobdell On The Creation Of A New Gay Teen Titan http://t.co/OhfDTUsN #

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